MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by Sarah and Annette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and brown in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Saute onion, garlic, carrots and celery in same pan. When tender, stir in ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and turmeric; stir fry for about 1 minute, then mix in broth and tomatoes. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add chickpeas and zucchini to pan and bring to simmering once again; cover pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until zucchini is cooked through and tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MDTonmoy lslam MD Tonmoy lslam
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Samm Ruhad
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This dish is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


Saugat Lamichhane
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Barbur Vasile
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This is one of my favorite Moroccan chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


stargirl shellymks
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


smangele mkhwanazi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love it.


Frank Williams
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect.


Maharaj Mahi
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This dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


S mukhia
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Md sheam Islam
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This is one of my favorite Moroccan chicken recipes. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


Bukenya Yoweri Williams
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very flavorful.


vybes Marvic
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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